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Kentucky Enacts Outcomes-Driven Home Visiting Policy
On April 4, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed into law a measure that sets up one of the strongest home visiting systems in the country by building on the strength of Kentucky’s flagship home visiting program for new and expectant parents, the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) Program. more
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- Stateline Story
In Palin Ruling, Alaska Supreme Court OKs Personal Email for State Business
The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday said state officials may use personal email accounts to conduct official business, but some emails sent from private accounts may be subject to open records law. more
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- Stateline Story
Report: New Jersey First in Anti-Corruption Measures
TODAY'S TAKE: Long plagued by scandal, New Jersey's state government has the nation's most comprehensive and rigidly enforced anti-corruption laws, a 50-state investigation has found. In most states transparency and government accountability are said to be lacking. more
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- Stateline Story
In California, a State and Local War Over Revenue and Responsibilities
PART THREE OF THREE: At a desperate fiscal moment, California's state legislators and city officials are barely on speaking terms. Governor Jerry Brown lacks the power to bring the feuding factions into line. more
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- Stateline Story
New Michigan Law Increases State Role in Local Government
State-appointed emergency managers will move into depressed local jurisdictions with the power to abrogate labor contracts and even break up local governments if they deem it necessary for community survival. more